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Hi, In mid-August, we'll be stopping by the King's Wharf area with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Our goal is to try to get in two days of diving, though we have to be back to boat by 3:00 PM on our second/last day. So we'd prefer something closer to the King's Wharf area. We've read the threads on...

Not too much to add. I've enjoyed Turks/Caicos, Cozumel, Aruba, etc. and Bonaire. The only thing I'd add about Bonaire is this... there's really nothing else to do there at all but dive. There is a little casino and I suppose a couple of bars, but pretty lame. Some may disagree, but depending...

This is a bit late, but wife and I went diving for a couple of days mid-April. Not a lot to report. Wind made it so we had to dive more West Caicos and North areas. This is fine diving at nice wall sites, but does mean a longer boat ride. (about an hour.) We dove with Dive Provo, which we...

Yeah... you've probably got it spot on. It's all about the quality of the shop or instructor. I can see how AOW COULD be a joke, but my instructor for this was pretty good. Buoyancy, Wreck and and Underwater Navigation were all very useful and I think helped set me up nicely prior to doing the...

Short Version: ========= Stayed at Marriott on Seven Mile Beach. Amazing deal for slightly under $1,600 from CheapCarribean.com included air fare from NY JFK and five night stay. Dived with DiversDown.net. We did the Summer Splash package for $350, which included 3x2 tank boat dives, 1 tank...

This is a bit late as we went Nov. 14th - 20th. Stayed at Sandals all inclusive. Accommodations First * I'd rate this place as just ok. It's not bad. And has it's good points. But overall, kind of average. The food is average, the facilities a bit close together and lacking. And...

Just got back on Friday from a week at one of the Sandal's places called Beaches in Turks & Caicos. Diving first, then resort... * Was able to dive Sunday through Friday; though what they call 'rough' seas limited Monday to a single tank. What they do at this resort when the seas are a bit...

My wife and I just got back on Friday from a week at Beaches. It's an all inclusive. Not cheap, but not most expensive either. I've no idea on the details of what deals they might have. But what we liked was the diving is included as well. (Which means 2-tank AM dives, they have a PM one tank...

Hi, I'm in the process of trying to schedule some diving for late next week and early the following. I'm sure it'll be all new weather by then, but I'm just curious... what is "bad" vis and conditions in Coz? That is, everything's relative. My last dives were in Galapagos a couple of...

Will be there w/wife 11/20 - 11/29th. Staying at Coz Palace, but haven't made dive res. plans yet. (Me: aow/60 dives. Her: Brand new OW ) Scott

You're quite welcome. Look, I've been using this board over five years now and the value I've gotten out of it has been huge. (Members have even helped me plan some of my honeymoon options.) Of course I use SB as an example. Actually, besides the interview, I've used it as an example of...

ok. Thanks all. It's looking like the Palace. I'm not saying with all our research that this is the best place in Cozumel; just that it seems the best based on what we're planning for us. It'll be some time from now, but I'll be sure and get some pics and do the ole' trip report thing...

Wow. You know what? That actually is a major selling point! Great place to rinse and dry gear prior to heading home! There's been a couple times my normal weight bag ended up with an extra charge 'cause stuff was still wet. I'll just have to work out a good way to explain, "Yes, honey, I know...

Leaning towards the Presidente or Palace now! We'll have to make a choice this weekend. I like the Presidente because I can feel all Presidente-like maybe. (Or not.) Either way, great tips. I'm sure others will find this thread and be thinking, "whoa" that's what I needed to know as well...

So I told fiancee I put a post up here and we'd likely have a few replies by the weekend. I should have known better! Awesome advice. Well, I mean except for that one! (I had to say that since she'll be reading this. : ) I'll check out the other venues mentioned. We're not going down...

Hello Cozumel Experts... I'm wondering about thoughts on this plan after checking various travel guides and doing a bunch of searches here. Me: 60 dives, AOW/Rescue Certified. Comfortable at 100', perfectly happy at 20' if that's where the stuff to see is. Her: She's really cute, but her...

I'm not understanding the golf bag use as a deception. On at least several airlines, (maybe not all), they ask you to open the bag to look in and count the clubs with you. Why? Because they've had issues w/people claiming missing clubs. So they do a count and it got written on the bag ticket...

That's probably close to your only option unless you're going to rent a car. Even via public transport, hauling gear will be a hassle. Even using subway, you'll need to cab it for a few minutes. If you do have a car, you can consider going one to two hours south down the New Jersey coast and...

FYI... I'm not sure if they still do this, but the floor pass alone used to be free if you're a public safety worker or medic. Scott

Ocean Blue Divers is a Meetup.com group. They do local stuff, often off of Brooklyn dive boats, but also elsewhere locally and they schedule some trips. Oceanblue Divers (New York, NY) - Meetup.com Scott